Is San Francisco or Tulsa Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, San Francisco is safer than Tulsa (Safety Score 5/100 vs 5/100), with a total crime rate of 4,526 per 100,000 versus 4,571 for Tulsa — 1% lower. San Francisco has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Tulsa has a 63% lower rate.
San Francisco — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Tulsa — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
San Francisco, CA
Tulsa, OK
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | San Francisco | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,525.6 | 4,570.7 | -45.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 596.5 | 942.9 | -346.4 |
| Murder Rate | 4.4 | 9.5 | -5.1 |
| Rape Rate | 34.9 | 105.8 | -70.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 267.2 | 98.7 | +168.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 290.1 | 728.0 | -437.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,929.1 | 3,627.8 | +301.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 637.5 | 747.2 | -109.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,618.9 | 2,397.9 | +221.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 672.7 | 482.7 | +190.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Francisco or Tulsa safer?
San Francisco is safer with a total crime rate of 4,526 per 100K vs 4,571 for Tulsa — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
San Francisco has a violent crime rate of 596.5 per 100K while Tulsa has 942.9. San Francisco has lower violent crime.
About San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, a vibrant Northern California port city renowned for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, spans a hilly peninsula. Home to a diverse population of nearly 850,000, it was a pivotal center of the counterculture movement in the 1960s. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 802,856, San Francisco has a total crime rate of 4,525.6 per 100,000 residents.
About Tulsa, OK
Tulsa, a city in northeast Oklahoma' along the Arkansas River, boasts a rich art deco architectural heritage. It's the second-largest city in the state, with a diverse population and a significant Native American presence. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 411,274, Tulsa has a total crime rate of 4,570.7 per 100,000 residents.